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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.78, 1,161.39 and 701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.78, 1,161.39 and 701.36 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.78 : 1,161.39 = 701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.78/1,161.39 = 701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.78x = 1,161.39 × 701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.78x = 814,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,549.72/840.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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